My identity shifted when I got into # recovery . That's who I am now, and it actually gives me greater pleasure… — Eric Clapton Copy Share Image
Some of the burdens we carry include false weight, perhaps to make up for all the horrible stuff we actually did and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Addiction beggins whith the hope that something 'out there' can instantly fill up the emptiness inside. — Jean Kilbourne Copy Share Image
It is not heroin or cocaine that makes one an addict, it is the need to escape from a harsh reality. — Shirley Chisholm Copy Share Image
It's difficult to believe in yourself because the idea of self is an artificial construction. You are, in fact, part of the… — Russell Brand Copy Share Image
Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew. — Margaret Thatcher Copy Share Image
“It is time to embrace mental health and substance use/abuse as illnesses. Addiction is a disease.” — Steven Kassels Copy Share Image
The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven. — John Milton Copy Share Image
Do not let your fire go out ... Do not let the Hero in your soul perish ... Check your road and… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it. — Jean Antoine Petit-Senn Copy Share Image
As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move. — Katharine Hepburn Copy Share Image
No man or woman is uniformly successful... we must all expect a rather high percentage of failure in the things we attempt. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“You are the artist of your recovery, and you get to create and sculpt it any way you like.” — Brittany Burgunder Copy Share Image
“Stopping drinking and drugging didn't suddenly solve my problems - not even close - but it did clear a little spot on… — Gregory P. Smith Copy Share Image
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says… — Albert Camus Copy Share Image
No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined. — Harry Emerson Fosdick Copy Share Image
“Saying things like "you must hit rock bottom before you can rise up" is just an excuse for not doing the effort… — Fergus MacDermott Copy Share Image
Openness is the first step toward recovery... addiction remains a secret because of the overwhelming shame associated with it. — David Sheff Copy Share Image
Master books, but do not let them master you. — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
“Deepening awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance of one’s thoughts fosters a new relationship with them, creating the space to purposefully shift mental focus… — Dan Mager Copy Share Image
“How sad that I couldn't get myself sober to share a life with him, but I could do it to show him… — Josh Lanyon Copy Share Image
